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outsize

[ out-sahyz ]
/ ˈaʊtˌsaɪz /
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noun

an uncommon or irregular size, especially one larger than average.
a garment of such a size.

adjective

Also out·sized. being unusually or abnormally large, heavy, extensive, etc.: a rack of outsize dresses; an outsize puppy; pampering an outsize ego.

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Origin of outsize

First recorded in 1835–45; out- + size1

Words nearby outsize

outsider, outsider art, outsight, outsing, outsit, outsize, outskirt, outskirts, outsleep, outsmart, outsoar
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Words related to outsize

corpulent, obese, pudgy, enormous, humongous, tremendous, great, monstrous, magnificent, giant, colossal, immense, monumental, mammoth, massive, gargantuan, towering, gigantic, extensive, vast

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British Dictionary definitions for outsize

outsize
/ (ˈaʊtˌsaɪz) /

adjective

Also: outsized very large or larger than normaloutsize tomatoes

noun

something outsize, such as a garment or person
(modifier) relating to or dealing in outsize clothesan outsize shop
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